Diabetes & Obesity Program Assistant

About the role

The Diabetes & Obesity Program Assistant provides standard program and participant support for the Diabetes & Obesity Population Health Program, including onsite assistance at various locations, outreach events, classes, workshops, and community sites.

Key responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate, non‑clinical navigation and follow‑up to participants and families, collecting biometric measures and educating participants about program services.
• Assist with coordination of program activities, referral, enrollment, onboarding, participant tracking, and non‑clinical care coordination workflows.
• Prepare program correspondence, reports, presentations, maintain files and databases, and support project monitoring and quality improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Texas DSHS certification, certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or ability to obtain certification within six months.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish and two years of related public‑health outreach experience.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and standard office applications.

What we offer

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and wellness programs, professional development resources, tuition assistance, and employee wellness initiatives.